Oak Bank School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

InspectedSpecialAges 9–19126 pupils

Sandy Lane, LU7 3BEWebsite01525374559

Inspected126 pupilsAges 9–19EHCP

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Oct 2024

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Ages9 - 19

Pupils126

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages9 - 19

Pupils126

Inspected Oct 2024 · View report

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

9 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

126 / 127 (99%)

Avg Class Size

~13*

Head Teacher

Mr Philip Collier

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

90%

Would recommend

Avg 84%

26.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.1%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

26.9%vs 6.1% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 84% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate26.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence60.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate22.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 127 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health126 pupils (100%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)37

Teaching assistants (FTE)30

Support staff (FTE)59

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils126

Free school meals64.3%

English as additional language1.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British79.4%

Black Caribbean4.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean4.0%

Mixed Other2.4%

Mixed White & Asian2.4%

Mixed White & African2.4%

Pakistani1.6%

Black Other0.8%

White Irish0.8%

Unclassified0.8%

Black African0.8%

Bangladeshi0.8%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

23 responses

Safe★90.0%

Good behaviour★90.0%

Happy child80.0%

Well taught80.0%

Informed80.0%

Well led80.0%

Good progress70.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£42,205

total expenditure per pupil

+£34,805 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£18,339

Support staff£11,866

Premises£1,276

Energy£528

Learning resources£2,992

Income per pupil£42,661

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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